Types Of Illnesses Flashcards
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a survival trait that enables a response to dangerous stimuli (fight/flight).
What is an anxiety disorder?
An anxiety disorder causes significant impairment in functioning and quality of life, and can distort perceptions, resulting in hopelessness and fear.
What are the types of anxiety disorders?
Types include GAD, OCD, panic disorder, agoraphobia, SAD, PTSD, and acute stress disorder.
What is the prevalence of anxiety disorders in Australia?
26.3% of Australians aged 16 to 85 experience anxiety, making it the most prevalent mental health disorder.
What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders?
Signs include excessive anxiety and worry, increased muscle aches, impaired concentration, irritability, difficulty sleeping, restlessness, and fatigue.
What are some behavioral signs of anxiety disorders?
Behavioral signs include restless behavior (pacing), increased speech volume, depression, and reduced cognition.
What are the treatments for anxiety disorders?
Treatments include psychoeducation, social support, cultural support, psychotherapy (CBT, acceptance/commitment therapy), and psychopharmacology (propanol, benzodiazepines).
What is psychoeducation?
Psychoeducation aims to increase mental health literacy and self-awareness, informing future decision-making through jargon-free, well-paced collaboration.
What are trauma and stressor related disorders?
These disorders are characterized by exposure to a traumatic or stressful event, including reactive detachment disorder, PTSD, and acute stress disorder.
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
Symptoms include intrusive thoughts, avoidance of events, heightened arousal, and negative alterations in mood and cognition.
What are the treatments for PTSD?
Treatment options include CBT, exposure therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and group therapy.
What characterizes a mood disorder?
Mood disorders are characterized by a predominance of mood change, which is more intense and persistent, leading to disturbances in behavior, cognition, and functioning.
What are the signs and symptoms of depressive disorder?
Signs include sad mood, loss of interest, weight loss, insomnia, reduced energy, feelings of guilt, poor concentration, and suicidal thoughts.
What characterizes depressive disorder?
It is characterized by the presence of a sad, empty, or irritable mood accompanied by somatic and cognitive changes.
What is the treatment for depressive disorder?
Treatment includes antidepressants, CBT, and exposure therapy.
